Applications & Exemptions

Applications for Service

Multi-Family complexes may apply to join the City's Curbside Collection Program. An assessment will be carried out to confirm there is sufficient access available to provide curbside service to all units. If approved, all units in the complex will be part of the City's Curbside Program.

Download an application package for Multi-Family curbside collection service below.

For your convenience, completed (and scanned) application forms may be submitted by email to engineeringinfo@chilliwack.com or by mail/drop-off to City Hall.

Exemptions from Service

Since May 1, 2017, the City’s Curbside Collection Program includes weekly organics/compostables (food, food-soiled paper and yard waste) and recycling collection along with a switch to bi-weekly garbage collection.

Historically, exemptions could be granted for the garbage portion of the curbside service. Prior to implementing the curbside program changes in May 2017, the City completed a comprehensive financial review of the exemption program and because garbage collection has been reduced from weekly to bi-weekly for all residents, the garbage portion of curbside fees has decreased significantly. The response from the collection contractors was that there are not any cost-savings for vacation exemptions since the contractor still has to run the same number of collection vehicles and crews. Based on the findings of the review and given the administrative efforts associated with the exemption program, the curbside program has been standardized to remove exemptions. Although short-term savings during vacancies are no longer viable, standardizing the curbside program has helped to keep overall program costs down for all residents, all year.

All exemptions expired on April 30, 2017.*

*Owners of properties rendered uninhabitable by fire or natural disaster, or under demolition may still apply for discontinuation of curbside collection service. Proof of fire destruction or demolition is required.